🕰️ Early Beginnings (1990s)
- Introduction of the first online gambling websites.
| Year |
Event |
| 1994 |
Antigua and Barbuda passes the Free Trade & Processing Act. |
| 1996 |
First online casinos start to offer games. |
📈 Growth and Regulation (2000s)
- Expansion of online casino offerings and technologies.
| Year |
Event |
| 2000 |
Introduction of real-money online casino gaming. |
| 2006 |
U.S. Congress passes the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). |
🌐 Increasing Popularity (2010s)
- Surge in online sweepstakes casinos and mobile gaming.
| Year |
Event |
| 2011 |
New Jersey legalizes online gambling. |
| 2016 |
Emergence of social casinos and increased use of virtual currencies. |
🚀 Modern Era (2020s)
- Innovations in technology and gaming experiences.
| Year |
Event |
| 2020 |
Significant growth due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| 2023 |
Adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrency in online casinos. |
For more information about the history of online casinos, visit Gambling Commission or check out our detailed guide on the history of gambling.
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